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[Evaluating function and disorders of taste]
1Universitäts-Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf.
Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
|January 1, 1975
Summary
This review details the peripheral and central gustatory pathways, taste testing methods, and the various causes and therapies for taste disorders, including genetic and drug-related factors.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Anatomy
- Physiology
Context:
- The gustatory system involves complex neural pathways from the tongue and palate to the brain.
- Understanding these pathways is crucial for diagnosing and treating taste dysfunction.
Purpose:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and function of gustatory pathways.
- To describe methods for assessing taste function and discuss disorders of the sense of taste.
Summary:
- Discusses peripheral gustatory pathways (IX nerve, petrosal nerve, facial nerve, chorda tympani-facial nerve) and their central connections.
- Details taste testing methods, including electrogustometry, and their practical applications and limitations.
- Explores causes of gustatory deviations such as genetic/endocrine issues, drug side effects, radiotherapy, nerve damage, and central disorders (e.g., post-traumatic loss of taste and smell).
Impact:
- Offers insights into the diagnosis and management of taste disorders.
- Highlights the importance of understanding gustatory neuroanatomy for clinical practice.
- Provides a basis for further research into the genetic aspects of taste perception.